ETHICS, PROFESSIONALISM AND CONDUCT

CIMA is committed to upholding the highest ethical and professional standards, and to maintaining public confidence in management accounting.

Professionalism

In today’s competitive and complex business world, it is essential that CIMA members maintain their integrity and respect the trust and confidence placed on them by those who rely on their objectivity and professionalism. CIMA professionals stand out from the crowd – find out how

Why does it matter?

The actions of accountants impact on other people and the public. The professional values, ethics and attitudes that mark CIMA members out involve a commitment to serving the public interest.

Overview of Code of Ethics

This animation explains the importance and value of the 2015 CIMA Code of Ethics and the Code of Ethics for CGMAs.

Every CIMA member and registered student has a duty to abide by the Laws of the Institute, to observe the highest standards of conduct and integrity, and to uphold the good standing and reputation of the profession.

Professionalism and ethics

In a highly competitive, complex business world, it is essential that CIMA members sustain their integrity and remember the trust and confidence which is placed on them by whoever relies on their objectivity and professionalism.

Ethics is about doing the right thing in the circumstances and is fundamental to establishing trust, which is essential to business and society.

Professionalism, ethics and conduct

CIMA is committed to upholding the highest ethical and professional standards, and to maintaining public confidence in management accounting. CIMA members and students are required to comply with the CIMA Code of Ethics and to adopt the fundamental principles to their working lives.